Friday, 29 November 2024

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CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – A retirement party for longtime Northshore Fire Chief Jim Robbins will be held on Saturday, July 23.


The party will be held at the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge, located at the corner of Highway 20 and Highway 53.


Hospitality will begin at 3 p.m., with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and presentations and desserts at 6:30 p.m.


Tickets are $20 each; purchase them from Lucerne's Station 80 or from fire personnel of the Northshore Fire Protection District.


For more info call 707-274-3100.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Public Works Road Division has road improvement projects taking place around the county this week and next.


The department reported Tuesday that the county will close a portion of Big Valley Road – between the intersection of Finley East Road/Big Valley Road and Renfro Road – from 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, through 5 p.m. on Friday, July 15, in order to complete necessary road repairs. Detours will be in place.


County road crews and Cal Fire are teaming up on a fuel load reduction project on Soda Bay Road, from Buckingham area to Gaddy Lane.


Work starts Tuesday, July 19, and will continue Tuesdays through Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., until the project is complete.


During working hours, one-way traffic control will be in effect in the work zone area. Minimal delays of no more that 10 minutes are to be expected.


For additional information contact the Lake County Public Works Road Division, 707-263-2341

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Horse Council's next general member meeting, which is open to the public, will be on Sunday, July 24, at Highland Springs Recreation Area outside of Lakeport.


Please note that previously published dates of July 19 or July 21 for this meeting have been changed to July 24.


Starting at 3 p.m. in the horse staging area, there will be a potluck (please bring a potluck dish and beverages to share), followed by a brief meeting, followed by an optional trail ride which will be guided by Kim Riley, one of the Highland Springs trail masters.


A barbecue will be available for those who wish to use a grill.


The horse staging area is to the left as you approach the public picnic area by the reservoir. Other great activities you can enjoy at Highland Springs are swimming and kayaking or paddling a nonmotorized boat.


Reservations are not necessary.


For more information contact Juliana at 707-279-1903 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Community Care’s Senior Information & Assistance Program and the Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties have just released the 2011 edition of the popular Lake & Mendocino Counties Senior & Disabled Resource Directory.


Available for free at area senior centers, libraries and social services offices, online at www.SeniorResourceDirectory.org – or downloaded below – this 89-page guide is a helpful tool in knowing local supports for our aging community.


The guide also is available in Spanish.


Sometimes it takes more than a directory to understand an elder’s options or to make the connection to a service provider.


For those times, the Senior Information & Assistance program is available to respond to questions by seniors or their caring families and friends by calling Monday through Friday at 707-468-5132 (or toll-free 1-800-510-2020 from anywhere in Lake and Mendocino counties).




2011 Lake and Mendo Senior and Disabled Resource Directory

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – District Attorney Don Anderson will be the speaker at the next Middletown Luncheon Club program on Wednesday, July 20.


This event is held at the Middletown Methodist Church Social Hall, 15833 Armstrong St. at Washington in Middletown starting at noon.


Anderson will give an update on the first six months as district attorney, including the inner workings of the office, the changes he has made and a summary of recent events.

 

Lunch reservations are requested if you don’t usually attend or are coming with a group.


Lunch will be served by the Cobb Mountain Lions at a cost of $5 per person.


For lunch reservations and information, contact Helen Whitney, 707-928-9812 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


The Middletown Luncheon Club meets every third Wednesday of the month from January through November, providing informative speakers and presentations to the community. Different local nonprofit organizations provide lunch each month and receive a donation.

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